A man believed to be about 23-years-old has been shot dead and dumped in the bush at Jei Krodua near Kasoa in the Central Region, MyNewsGh.com has confirmed. The incident according to police sources occurred on Monday September 2, 2019 at about 1 Pm according to eyewitnesses account to the …
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Xenophobic attacks: Ghana sets up emergency numbers for Ghanaians in distress
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has set up dedicated emergency lines for Ghanaians in distress in South Africa. This follows recent attacks on foreigners in that country. In a statement, Ghana’s High Commission in South Africa said Ghanaian nationals in distress should contact the mission on telephone number +271-234-258-47/8 for …
Read More »Afigya Kwabre South: Assembly Cuts Sods For Construction Of Three Bridges
The Afigya Kwabre South District Assembly in the Ashanti region in collaboration with the Northern Quarries Association has cut sod for the construction of three bridges in the district. The project with an estimated cost of three hundred and seventy thousand Ghana cedis (GHC 370,000) will be constructed at Mowire, …
Read More »KNUST campus declared a security zone
The campus of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has been declared a security zone by the Ashanti Regional Security Council (REGSEC). This follows intelligence gathered by the REGSEC of intended disturbances on the campus of the public university by the students. The intelligence has established that …
Read More »NYA saga: I advised my boss against Prefos contract
Richard Joojo Obeng, one of the two deputies at the National Youth Authority (NYA) who have been dismissed says he advised his boss against the contract that has caused their removal. In a statement hours after they, including the chief executive Emmanuel Sin-nyet Asigri, had been sacked by the president, …
Read More »14-year-old faces 5 murder charges after confessing to killing his family
A 14-year-old has been charged with five counts of murder after confessing to shooting his family members in their Elkmont, Alabama, home, police said Tuesday. The victims are: John Sisk, 38, the boy’s father; his stepmother, Mary Sisk, 35; his 6-year-old stepbrother; his 5-year-old stepsister; and his 6-month-old stepbrother, Limestone …
Read More »NDC names 4 ‘moles’ on Wontumi’s payroll
The Women’s Wing of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has named two former appointees of the John Mahama administration and another close confidante of the ex-president as persons who are sabotaging his chances of a comeback in 2020. A press statement signed by the Ashanti Regional Women Organizer Gloria …
Read More »Hurricane Dorian: Death toll rises in Bahamas
At least seven people are confirmed to have died in the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian wreaked havoc on the island nation. Prime Minister Hubert Minnis said the country can “expect more deaths”, and said parts of the Abaco Islands had been “decimated” by the storm. The hurricane has finally moved …
Read More »Akufo-Addo sacks NYA CEO, two deputies
President Akufo-Addo has sacked the CEO of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Emmanuel Sin-nyet Asigri, and his two deputies over procurement breaches. The two deputies are Mr. Richard Ebbah Obeng and Bright Acheampong. “I regret to inform you that the President of the Republic has terminated your appointment,” the sports …
Read More »Brexit: Boris Johnson defeated as MPs take control
Tory rebels and opposition MPs have defeated the government in the first stage of their attempt to pass a law designed to prevent a no-deal Brexit. The Commons voted 328 to 301 to take control of the agenda, meaning they can bring forward a bill seeking to delay the UK’s …
Read More »Nigeria govt warns South Africa over xenophobic attacks: ‘Enough is enough’
The Nigerian government says it will take further steps to ensure safety and protection of its citizens in South Africa. The position comes in the wake of a round of xenophobic attacks that hit Johannesburg on Monday. The government described the incidents as unacceptable adding: ‘Enough is enough. Nigeria will …
Read More »SA Xenophobic attacks: No Ghanaian among casualties – Gov’t
Government has joined other African countries in condemning the ongoing xenophobic attacks at Johannesburg and other cities in South Africa. In a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, government disclosed that so far there are no confirmed Ghanaian casualties among the victims. Government has charged the authorities in …
Read More »Over 4,000 pastors, prophets worldwide perform miracles with my JUJU – Kwaku Bonsam
The powerful Afrancho based Fetish Priest, Nana Kwaku Bonsam has revealed that over 4,000 powerful prophets across the world performs miracles with his ‘Juju’ powers According to him, those self-acclaimed prophets are doing wonders and miracles in their various churches after they came to him for voodoo powers. “I can …
Read More »Angry Nigerians burn down MTN office in Lagos
In the wake of xenophobic attacks happening in South Africa, some angry Nigerians have burnt down an MTN office in Lagos to stop South Africans from bullying and murdering Nigerians in broad daylight in South Africa. A Twitter user @milksha64693019 posted the photos on Twitter and wrote; “Angry Nigerians burn …
Read More »Metro Mass chases NDC, Ablakwa, Ayariga, 5 minority MPs over debts owed it
Exclusive documents available to Adomonline.com have revealed that the Metro Mass Transit Limited is on the heels of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and seven of its Members of Parliament (MPs) for debts they owe it. The leading opposition party and the MPs owe the MMT close to 1.5 million Ghana Cedis …
Read More »AGRF Returns to Ghana to Leverage the Digital Revolution For an Inclusive Agricultural Transformation in Africa
More than 2300 delegates have gathered in Accra, Ghana for the 10th edition of the African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) which runs from 3-6 September. The AGRF is the world’s premier platform for dialogue and action on various topics around the future of African agriculture. Ghana is the first country …
Read More »Suspected explosive device found in Tamale
A suspected explosive device has been found in a busy district in the Northern regional capital, Tamale. It is a five cartridge with a mini-battery connected to a small wire, JoyNews Northern regional correspondent Elliasu Tanko has reported. It was a street sweeper with Zoomlion who first found it at Abedi …
Read More »Ghana Hosts AGRF 2019
Ghana is hosting Africa Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) in Accra. The conference which begins on Tuesday 3rd to 6th September, 2019 will discuss among other things issues confronting Agriculture and find solutions that will transform the sector in Africa. The conference which is on the theme “Grow digital: Leveraging digital …
Read More »HIBS Africa Promises To Be The Most Sought After Hair and Beauty and Fashion Fair in Ghana
Gwen Addo is confident of this! Speaking a little on this, the founder behind this event has had an almost lifetime inspiration to make a difference in Hair and Beauty industry. The “Hair Senta” which is how she started off has become the Go-To brand in authentic hair not only …
Read More »Outrage on Twitter over SA Xenophobic attacks
A campaign has been launched on Twitter by its users with the hashtag ‘XenophobicAttack’, calling the attacks on some Africans in South Africa as shameful. South African police on Monday arrested dozens of people following widespread looting and protests in the transport industry linked to a wave of anti-foreigner sentiment. …
Read More »COCOBOD to scrap scholarship scheme
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) plans to channel funds, set aside for its Farmers Scholarship Trust for beneficiaries entering senior high schools (SHS), into developing school infrastructure for needy communities. For almost 50 years, the COCOBOD, through its scholarship scheme, has provided scholarship for children of cocoa farmers in SHS, …
Read More »GES to recruit new teachers
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced plans to recruit qualified teachers ahead of the 2019/2020 academic year. Candidates who wish to be recruited, according to a statement signed by the Head of Human Resource at the GES, Adjoa Van Vicker, should have completed and passed the final-year College of …
Read More »Charges Against NAM1 Increased To 61
The State has amended the charges brought against Chief Executive Officer of Menzgold, Nana Appiah Mensah aka NAM 1 in the criminal trial he is facing. Mr. Appiah Mensah who has been accused of defrauding about 16,000 people of GH¢1.68 billion in the name of investing their monies has had …
Read More »Fuel price hikes: Akufo-Addo’s govt insensitive – NDC
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has described President Akufo-Addo as callously insensitive following the latest fuel price hikes. The increase comes days after the Institute of Energy Securities (IES) predicted a considerable rise in the price of LPG on the local market and stability on the prices of petrol and …
Read More »Government Urged To Support Indigenous People To Cut Importation
A regular panel on South Africa – based Press Radio current affairs program dubbed “Ghana Te Sen”, Rev. Emmanuel Donkor has observed that Ghana could cut importation of goods if the indigenous people are being supported. He said cutting down importation of goods will strengthen the local currency (cedis) and …
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